About Us
The Presidential Initiative For
Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain
Founded by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in October 2023, The Presidential Initiative For Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain operates under the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare.
Who We Are
Driving healthcare industrialization across Nigeria
The Presidential Initiative For Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain is focused on unlocking new investment to accelerate Nigeria's healthcare value-chain transformation through expanded private sector participation and cross-institutional collaboration.
Our Mission
Unlock new investment to accelerate Nigeria's healthcare value-chain transformation through expanded private sector participation.
Our Vision
Transform Nigeria into one of the world's key emerging hubs of health products, technologies, manufacturing, and service delivery.
Governance
Committee Structure
The Presidential Initiative operates under a high-level committee chaired by the Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, reporting directly to the President.
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
Established the Presidential Initiative in October 2023 as a flagship programme to transform Nigeria into a hub for healthcare manufacturing.
Chair, PVAC Committee
Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, CON
Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare. Provides strategic direction and oversight for the committee's work across all intervention areas.
Committee Member Organizations
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare(Chair)
Ministry of Finance
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment
Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
Nigeria Customs Service
Central Bank of Nigeria
Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)
National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research
Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI)
Bank of Industry Limited (BOI)
Pharmaceutical Group — Manufacturers Association of Nigeria
NAFDAC
Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy
Pharmacists Council of Nigeria
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
Private Sector Representatives
Our Goals
Core Objectives
Accelerate local pharmaceutical & medical device manufacturing
Attract private sector investment into healthcare value chains
Develop a robust pipeline of bankable healthcare projects
Build local capacity through training and technology transfer
Strengthen regulatory frameworks for healthcare manufacturing
Foster cross-institutional collaboration and partnerships